I think Edmonton can resolve their desire for a top Dman by looking to a do a deal with Nashville for Subban. Nashville jumps at a chance to move Subban. Perhaps Nashville becomes a late comer to a Karlsson deal.

I think the Edmonton, Nashville and Ottawa combination has been sticking out as a probability right from day 1.

I don't know how true the rumours are but he does not have a good reputation inside the dressing room and is regarded as a negative influence on the young guys.

Again I need to stress I have only seen this as rumour. But, a month ago the Preds denied they were trying to trade PK. You usually do not need to deny something when it is not true from the beginning.

Tampa has $13M in cap space, $23 without Johnson and Cally. That is for 10 players minus those 2. Add Karlsson, even at $9M, and you get $14M left and only 11 players signed. That will take some real magic and some hope your rookies can make it.

Tampa has $13M in cap space, $23 without Johnson and Cally. That is for 10 players minus those 2. Add Karlsson, even at $9M, and you get $14M left and only 11 players signed. That will take some real magic and some hope your rookies can make it.- jnyfive

The cap will go up and Point also needs an extension. TBL would have to make major moves to make Karlsson work.

Tampa has $13M in cap space, $23 without Johnson and Cally. That is for 10 players minus those 2. Add Karlsson, even at $9M, and you get $14M left and only 11 players signed. That will take some real magic and some hope your rookies can make it.- jnyfive

This is a strong point. In addition, guys like Sergachev and Point will be looking for huge raises next year and the following. I have no idea how Yzerman could do it without trading away one more large contract.

This is a strong point. In addition, guys like Sergachev and Point will be looking for huge raises next year and the following. I have no idea how Yzerman could do it without trading away one more large contract.- spatso

The question is how much do you need to deal away to fit Erik? Its not like you have no one on the roster. That D is already stacked and expensive. Some important pieces may need to go too.